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Coffee, tea, cocoa, and guarana naturally contain caffeine, a methylxanthine compound also added to some energy drinks, pre-workouts, and supplements. Caffeine is not itself a vitamin or macronutrient; consumer comparisons are better grounded in the stated milligrams per serving and source than in generic energy language or the presence of companion ingredients such as L-theanine. Products may use naturally sourced caffeine or caffeine anhydrous, making source and amount separate questions on an ingredient list or Supplement Facts panel.